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10515 Coward Mill Road, Knoxville, TN
Pathways Learning Academy
- licensed capacity
- 116
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $212
- year first licensed
- 2026
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About
About Pathways Learning Academy
Pathways Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Knoxville, Tennessee. The state has licensed it since May 18, 2026, for up to 116 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with full-time care, infant care, part-time care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.
Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Licensing publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSummer campFaith-basedMeals providedCameras for parentsAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 116 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 6 Weeks - 5 Years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Christian) |
| Enrichment | Dance, Sports, Gymnastics (Stretch-n-Grow®) |
| Staff | Early Childhood Education Technical Certificate; CPR/First Aid/AED; Infant/Toddler Specialization |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Cameras / live video for parents |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Parent updates | Parent app (SproutAbout®) |
| Licensed capacity | 116 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Pathways Learning Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Knox County has a median price of $212 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$212
Home daycare$155
Toddler
Center$146
Home daycare$128
Preschool
Center$146
Home daycare$128
School age
Center$76
Home daycare$105
State record
Inspection reports for Pathways Learning Academy
Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Licensing publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed
- Capacity
- 116 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- First licensed
- 2026
Inspections
Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Licensing publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.
Tennessee publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.
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FAQ
Questions about Pathways Learning Academy
Is Pathways Learning Academy licensed?
Yes. Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed May 18, 2026.
Does Pathways Learning Academy have inspection violations?
Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Licensing publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.
How many children can Pathways Learning Academy care for?
116, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Pathways Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Pathways Learning Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Pathways Learning Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (865) 263-6184 to ask.
What is Pathways Learning Academy's phone number?
(865) 263-6184.
Where is Pathways Learning Academy?
10740 Faith Promise Ln, Knoxville, TN 37931. The nearest other daycare we list is Mill Creek Elementary Pre-K, 0.7 miles away.